Divisions · Traditional Thai
Traditional Thai
Thailand's traditional technique, practised clothed on a mat: pressure along the sen lines combined with assisted stretches. Inscribed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, it is among the most codified bodywork systems in the world.
- Dates
- 2027-05-26 – 2027-05-27
- Venue
- Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Second Gymnasium
What judges look for
We do not ask whether you know the form. We ask whether you can fit the form to the person in front of you.
- Accuracy on the sen — staying on the line, returning to the same point every time
- Weight transfer — pressure from your centre of gravity, not from your arms
- Breath — stretching as the receiver exhales
- Safety — adjusting neck and lumbar rotation to the person's range and age
- Flow — carrying the traditional foot-to-head sequence without breaking it
How judging works, at a glance
Entry
Each person may enter up to two categories
Competition
Consultation, then a 30-minute treatment. Up to 15 at a time; fellow competitors take turns as recipients
Scoring
Judges score the 8 criteria, each out of 10
Totalling
The scores of the judges who gave the highest and the lowest are excluded; the rest are totalled and averaged
Placings
Placings are decided per category. Ties are broken in a set order
Who this division is for
Practitioners of traditional Thai massage. Certificates from Thailand and training received elsewhere are equally welcome. Wat Pho, Chiang Mai or any other lineage — all compete together.
Techniques competed in this division
From our world massage encyclopedia — the techniques that belong to this division. No school or lineage is prescribed; enter with the work you already do.
Past winners
Therapists who placed in this division at previous championships.
Asia Massage Championship 2024
Thai Traditional Massage Category
- 1ウェンchana spa タイ古式マッサージ&スクール
- 2おたえAsian healing space Fuuuwa…ｱｼﾞｱﾝﾋｰﾘﾝｸﾞｽﾍﾟｰｽ ﾌｩﾜ…
- 3稲垣 亮紀JTTMA直営店オリエンタルリリース
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a certificate from Thailand?
- No. There is no qualification requirement to enter. Judging is based on the session you give on the day.
- Are mats provided?
- Mats are provided. You may bring tools you are used to. See the competition rules for details.
Enter this division
33,000 yen (tax included) per entry. You can enter up to two divisions; each entry is charged separately.
Entries open at 19:00 JST (10:00 UTC) on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and close at 23:59 JST (14:59 UTC) on Monday 15 March 2027.
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